Calculating the Shares of Microsoft Required for $1,000 in Annual Dividend Income

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Key Points

  • Microsoft maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, totaling $3.64 annually.

  • To generate $1,000 in annual dividend income, an investor would need 275 shares, costing approximately $105,000 at a recent price of $382.

  • In its second fiscal quarter of 2026, Microsoft reported revenue of $81.3 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, with its cloud segment generating $51.5 billion, a 26% rise.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has consistently raised its dividend since 2004, despite recent declines attributed to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and underwhelming growth in its Azure segment. The company’s strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 positions it favorably, indicating potential value for long-term investors.

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